Links: Spent Vanilla Beans, No-Cook Curd, and Rhubarb

It was a busy week here at FiJ HQ. In addition to all the regular stuff, I had four book events (adding up to a total of 12 half pints of honey sweetened strawberry jam – those small batches sure do add up), did some furniture rearranging (new dining room chairs were picked up and the old ones were sent off to a new home), and spent a little time mentally preparing for my upcoming birthday (35 feels slightly jarring). Now, links!

I’m always on the look out for chewy granola bar recipes and this one looks interesting!

A chocolate loaf cake that is satisfying and entirely vegan! I like to have a couple recipes like this one tucked away for potlucks and parties where I know lots of plant-based eaters will be in attendance.

7 Responses to Links: Spent Vanilla Beans, No-Cook Curd, and Rhubarb

I made your honey sweetened strawberry jam this weekend too!!! I also made your vanilla strawberry jam and whole berries in vanilla syrup. Our berry farms just opened this weekend and we picked a few too many.

I made those chewy granola bars last week and they are AMAZING. I encourage you to make them as soon as humanly possible. I plan to pick up some almond butter this afternoon so I can try a cherry-almond-chocolate version.

Happy early birthday! I turned 35 about five months ago, and it was jarring for me, too. Not sure what it is about being in the middle of your 30s that doesn’t set well. I *think* I’ve gotten over, but for a few months prior, it was kind of ugly! Where does the time go?

Thanks for the link! (The granola bars ARE quite good!). I cannot wait to dig into your book. We have a whole mess of rhubarb growing in the kids’ school garden, and pretty pink preserves might be just the thing to entice the students to try it. Happy 35!